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by hotrodboyzmn
Mon Aug 06, 2007 4:18 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Transmission suggestions
Replies: 11
Views: 2514

Transmission suggestions

okay you guys helped me so much on rearends I wanted to see what you thought about transmissions. Currently my gear is a 377 or 373 I dont remember. It is pretty low for my C4. I built up an aod to handle 500 horse (theoretically) with stronger bands, cluthces, etc. and I have a 3500 stall for it. I...
by hotrodboyzmn
Mon Aug 06, 2007 4:12 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Rear end swap help
Replies: 18
Views: 5182

Dave, Thank you I will check it out, your list is equally as strong, once you have power it is hard to go back. I am pretty excited about the new toy (ranger) though, I just hope I can work out my traction issues, maybe I will have to go full four link in the rear but I will start with the rearend a...
by hotrodboyzmn
Mon Aug 06, 2007 4:06 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Rear end swap help
Replies: 18
Views: 5182

great

Wow thank you so much for the in depth description. I will begin my hunt for an 8.8 tommorrow, I am going to post a new subject on transmission, I will post a few pics of my truck soon. I will keep you updated in the meantime if anyone has more info feel free to leave it. And yes AFR heads are being...
by hotrodboyzmn
Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:43 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Rear end swap help
Replies: 18
Views: 5182

no traction

I am running 17x10" american racing torque thrust 2 with bfg drag radials, but I don't have posi, it is a one wheel wonder and gets 0 traction I can roast the tire at 75 mph if I want, I am pretty sure that is why there is no damage being done. I don't really drive it hard because there is no p...
by hotrodboyzmn
Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:21 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Rear end swap help
Replies: 18
Views: 5182

Rear end swap help

I know it is goofy but I built up my ranger and paid no attention to the stock 7.5 rearend yet, the time has come. What do you think I should use. I am running a 347 carb putting out 450 horse at the crank and 490 torque, 3 speed auto transmission with manual servos and a 3500 stall. Suspension has ...